The place

A newly built home in the Junction Triangle, close to the Union Pearson Express and the West Toronto Railpath.

The history

Once a storefront with a residence on top, the home was converted to a single-family dwelling by Soma Studio in 2010.

Here’s the entrance:

The dining area and kitchen:

A view into the living room and atrium:

The library:

There are two bedrooms on the second floor. This is the master:

The master ensuite. Don’t ask us what’s up with the bird (keep looking if you haven’t spotted it). We have no idea:

A rear view of the atrium:

Big selling point

The courtyard’s tall fences and newly planted trees create privacy while allowing light to stream into the two-storey living room and atrium:

Also, out back, a studio space atop the two-car garage has a bathroom and a roughed in kitchenette. It could be used as a gym space, home office, or in-law suite.

Possible deal breaker

The home is a semi, which might be a deal breaker for anyone who expects a detached home in exchange for their $2.4-million outlay. But the property is, at least, on a 24.42-foot-wide lot, making this one of the wider semis in the west end.